'One' bicycle

 

Thomas Owens is a young British product design graduate.
His latest project is a stylish bicycle that not only offers all the benefits of cycling but, with its power system, the user can cruise around with ease.

When folded, 'One' turns into an amazing compact case free of all dirty and protruding parts. It can be easily carried, stowed and stored.

 

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Retrovelo

Spring is almost back and with the fine days one will want to go off for a bike ride again.
The models of the German company Retrovelo have a charm which should not leave indifferent the many amateurs of vintage design who visit DA. Retro forms combined with advanced technology, it's a tandem that doesn't always make a good product, but in this case the charm of these bicycles is undeniable.

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The Fiat 500 is "Car of the Year 2008"

Nostalgia and charm have been key factors in the good marks the Car of the Year 2008 Jury has given to the retro-looking 500, a car of classless appeal in the Fiat tradition. In the showdown between two small cars, the Fiat has had a clear win with 385 points against the Mazda2, that finished with just 60 points less. The 500 has received top points from 34 of the 58 Jury members plus 17 second places. The Ford Mondeo was third, with 202 points, with the other finalists well behind.

Beyond its reality as a practical urban car, it was clear from its inception that the retro-chic 500 has enormous public appeal. This cute car copies the aesthetics of the legendary 500 of half a century ago, but it is a modern vehicle in functionality and safety features, reasonably roomy for its size and shape, and with efficient engines that provide performance and economy. With a better noise insulation, one would even venture into longer road journeys.




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